Key West Aquarium, Public aquarium in Mallory Square, Key West, United States
The Key West Aquarium houses nurse sharks, sea turtles, stingrays, and numerous species of fish in exhibits featuring natural sunlight through its open-air design.
The facility opened in 1934 as a Works Progress Administration project during the Great Depression, becoming one of the first open-air aquariums in Florida.
Marine biologists conduct daily educational presentations about local marine life, focusing on shark feeding demonstrations and sea turtle conservation efforts.
The aquarium welcomes visitors every day from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with guided tours included in the admission price lasting approximately twenty minutes.
Four permanent resident sea turtles that cannot return to their natural habitat serve as educational ambassadors for marine conservation programs.
Location: Key West
Opening Hours: 11:00-13:00, 15:00-16:30
GPS coordinates: 24.55907,-81.80732
Latest update: March 12, 2025 20:39
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